RAIN
---In the book, the meeting between Daisy and Gatsby is at first, amid rain. The rain signifies a somewhat melancholy and awkward circumstance, which was the feeling both guests had when arriving at Tom's house. This especially seen when after both Daisy and Gatsby start to become more comfortable with one another, the day turns sunnier, which excentuates the significance of the rain.
HEAT/ BLAZING SUN
---High temperatures accompanied by a scorching sun indacate conflict, such as when Gatsby and Tom have thier confentation.
COLD AUTUMN
--The image of Gatsby floaing in his pool on a cold autumn day signifies his quest to restore the past, living in the past rather than the future. This symbolizes Gatsby's quest for Daisy.
MOTIFS
---Weather ---
---In the book, the meeting between Daisy and Gatsby is at first, amid rain. The rain signifies a somewhat melancholy and awkward circumstance, which was the feeling both guests had when arriving at Tom's house. This especially seen when after both Daisy and Gatsby start to become more comfortable with one another, the day turns sunnier, which excentuates the significance of the rain.
---High temperatures accompanied by a scorching sun indacate conflict, such as when Gatsby and Tom have thier confentation.
--The image of Gatsby floaing in his pool on a cold autumn day signifies his quest to restore the past, living in the past rather than the future. This symbolizes Gatsby's quest for Daisy.
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